Carbon Capture Linked to Fossil Fuel Use
In the realm of energy, the United States is witnessing a mix of advancements and obstacles.
Wind and Solar Power Development Faces Local Opposition
Local opposition is increasingly becoming a hurdle for the development of wind and solar power projects, according to RTO Insider. This trend could potentially slow down the transition towards renewable energy sources.
OpenAI's Stargate Project Scales Down Plans
OpenAI's Stargate project, which was intended to build multiple data centers this year, has now decided to focus on constructing just one small facility. This move could have implications for both gas and renewable energy developers, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
President Trump's Anti-Renewables Moves Controversial
Experts argue that President Trump's anti-renewables policies are distorting the market and hindering the broader transition towards clean energy, as reported by E&E News. The full impact of these policies may depend on decisions made by the Treasury Department and the implementation of "foreign entities of concern" rules.
U.S. Government Issues Deep-Sea Mining Permits
In a move that conflicts with an international treaty, the U.S. government has granted deep-sea mining permits to The Metals Company, as reported by the New York Times.
Clean Air Task Force Proposes Grid Reliability Roadmap
The Clean Air Task Force has released a roadmap focusing on improved planning to ensure grid reliability as data centers and other large power users come online, according to Latitude Media.
Challenges to Pipeline and LNG Facility Construction
Public interest groups, landowners, and fishermen have challenged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's suspension of a rule that pauses pipeline and LNG facility construction when they face legal challenges, as reported by E&E News.
Oak Ridge National Lab Collaborates with Atomic Canyon
Oak Ridge National Lab is partnering with startup Atomic Canyon to use artificial intelligence in streamlining nuclear reactor licensing, as reported by Axios. The name of the company collaborating with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on AI for nuclear power plant licensing has not been disclosed in available search results.
Cleveland-Cliffs Abandons Hydrogen-Based Steel Project
Cleveland-Cliffs' decision to scrap its Middletown, Ohio, hydrogen-based steel project was not due to pressure from the Trump administration, but rather the limited availability of hydrogen, according to Heatmap.
Invenergy Faces Opposition in Missouri
Invenergy is developing a gas power plant and aims to connect it to the Grain Belt Express transmission project, but is facing opposition from Missouri Republicans, as reported by Axios.
Technosylva Expands Services to Anticipate and Mitigate Outages
Technosylva is expanding its services to help utilities anticipate and mitigate wildfire-related outages, as well as flooding and other weather-related risks, according to Latitude Media.
Nuclear Fusion Firms Attract Significant Funding
Nuclear fusion firms are once again attracting significant funding, with $2.64 billion in private and public investment flowing to fusion projects worldwide over the last 12 months, as reported in a news release.
